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This spring, my kids had quite the long spring break – 7 days off of school! I’m not going to lie, I looked into going back to Naples or Orlando, but the flights were so astronomical.We had an overnight planned but the remaining days we spent close to home, a stay-cation if you will. I had planned out several activities that I knew my kids would like (and wrote about them here). On the last day of vacation, we planned a day trip to Manhattan to see dad’s office, have a fancy lunch and to visit the Museum of Mathematics.

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For my fortieth birthday, my sister, aunt, uncle and I headed to Northern Italy for a week of sightseeing, eating and celebrating. We were based in the small town of Lecco, situated on Lake Como. Each day we ventured out on various trips, and my favorite was our Verona Day Trip.

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Verona Day Trip. A day out in this Northern Italy town made famous by l'Arena and Juliet's Balcony. A must see town in Italy #Verona #Italy #Europe #FamilyTravel #EuropeTravel

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I know how to make fresh pasta.

Do you?

I learned in Italy – where else?

 

Click HERE to read my article about The Art of Cooking with Daniela and Alessandro, featured on 101 Food Travel!

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The Art of Cooking with Daniela and Alessandro. Cooking class in Northern Italy mommatogo.com

Thanks to our awesome agents at  EXCLUSIVELY ITALY. They are your top Italy Destination Specialists!

 

Check out other Momma To Go Italy posts:

A Day in Verona

Wine Tasting in Italy

Three Days in Milan with Kids

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This spring we will be so busy with the kids’ sports (baseball and golf), special occasions (Communion, Mother’s Day, family birthdays) and end of school events. I literally just sat down with my Cozi app, school calendar and sports schedules to see if I could get ahead of the game! So this upcoming week, when the kids are off for Easter and Passover, I am super excited  to have whole days available to plan fun local outings! I am also super excited to share my best things to do with Kids on Long Island list. Save this for spring break, summer vacation or a weekend where you have nothing else planned!

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Things to do with Kids on Long Island This Spring Break

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I love getting ready for a new adventure- researching a new destination, the excitement before heading out on vacation. What I don’t love to do before a trip – packing. I mean it’s a necessity of course! I find it takes longer than I want it to and I just want it to be done. But I have found a few shortcuts over the years that have made the process more efficient and more foolproof. I am so excited to share my best vacation packing tips!

My best vacation packing tips to help you pack for your next vacation! Vacation Packing | Packing Tips | Packing Tips for Vacation | Packing Lists | Packing Hacks | Packing for a Family Trip | Family Travel | Family Vacation

 

Vacation Packing Tips

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Florida, Travel

Most of the time, I write about family friendly getaways, and fun things to do with kids. Yes, I visited Vegas with just hubby, and Minneapolis and Baltimore with some girlfriends, but little man and baby girl do prove to be my best travel companions. Traveling with a 5 and 7 year old can be fun but busy and hectic. However, on our recent two-week trip to SW Florida, I realized there are a lot of unique things to do in Naples, Florida for the grown ups! Here are my best picks for unique things to do in Naples, Florida!

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Unique Things to do in Naples Florida

Unique Things to do in Naples, Florida

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48 Hours in..., Travel

I hate the winter. I hate the cold, and the snow, and temperatures that prevent outdoor activity. I love the warm, and the sun, and to be outside as much as possible. So to combat the winter blues, I’ve realized that I need to head south several times each winter.

It’s essential for my survival.

I’ve been fortunate enough to visit Orlando twice in the last two months. Both trips were awesome and I love that we got to experience some of the lesser known attractions. Yes, most people head to Orlando for Disney or Universal but there are lots of things to do in Orlando besides Walt Disney World!

Heading to Disney for just one day? Then check out my tips for maximizing your One Day at Disney World

Heading to Disney Springs? Check out all you need to know about the re-opening of Disney Springs

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Things to do in Orlando Besides Disney

 

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I am so excited to have our first guest poster! This is a guest post by Claire Hastings, designer and style writer from Australia. She has been writing as long as she can remember. She is also an eternal enthusiast, cat lover and regular contributor at Ripped.me.

 

You can follow her on twitter.

 

Ever since my first sleepover when I was in elementary school, I’ve been working on my packing skills. Over the years, I was lucky enough to travel often to different destinations and for different reasons: sleepovers at friend’s house in another city, going to music festivals with friends, holidays with my boyfriend, and surprise trips to the beach in the middle of the day. Needless to say, I’ve perfected my packing technique and today I can pack everything I need in a blink of an eye. Still, it doesn’t matter where I’m headed, there are some things I can’t live (and leave) without.

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Wanderer’s Fashion Basics

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We are so lucky to be able to visit Southwest Florida each winter. The weather is almost always perfect, and there is so much for the kids to do! Over the last seven years, we have stayed in both South Fort Meyers and North Naples so we have sampled a variety of activities in these areas. Here are a few of our favorite things to do in Naples, Florida with kids.

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Fun Things to do in Naples Florida with Kids

 

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I am always on the look out for good travel deals and how to save money on trips. I think we do a great job booking flights and hotels, and maximizing our Delta and Marriott rewards points. However, car rentals always throw me for a loop. Sometimes I feel like a great deal on car rentals is like a nut I cannot crack! But over the recent years, I have come up with some strategies that have saved me money on car rentals. Here are my best car rental booking tips!

My best tips for getting the best price on your next rental car reservation! mommatogo.com

Car Rental Booking Tips

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